MDW Associates, LLC · 1 day ago
Director, Strategic Programs & Special Projects
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMDW Associates, LLC is a small business providing consulting and management services to Federal government clients. They are seeking a seasoned professional to serve as Director, Strategic Programs & Special Projects, responsible for leading complex initiatives that support national priorities and managing relationships with senior leaders in the Department of War.
Management Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships with senior leaders at the DoW and other Federal C-suite stakeholders
Provide overall leadership and accountability for program execution, ensuring performance remains within approved cost, schedule, and scope constraints
Lead and coordinate multiple, complex, multi-faceted projects involving diverse stakeholders, critical deadlines, and constrained budgets
Oversee the integration of advanced technologies and systems into existing operational environments while ensuring continuity of mission operations
Serve as the single point of contact with Government management personnel, enforcing work standards and translating Government policies and objectives to program teams
Direct day-to-day program operations, including schedule management, resource allocation, and deliverable execution
Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master project schedules and staffing plans
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, In-Process Reviews (IPRs), and ad hoc materials for Government leadership
Oversee required program reporting, compliance tracking, staffing plans, and documentation
Provide personnel leadership including staffing actions, mentorship, training, evaluations, and subcontractor oversight
Review and recommend operational, technical, and process improvements to Government leadership
Review and approve technical solutions, contract modifications, and subcontract documentation
Lead hiring and onboarding activities
Develop and maintain Task Order Management Plans (TOMPs), Communications Plans, dashboards, and performance metrics
Proactively identify, assess, and communicate program risks and mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager overseeing $20-30M annual programs
Demonstrated understanding of the Department of War mission environment and interagency dynamics
Strong, proactive leadership and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills
Ability and willingness to travel to client sites within the U.S
Bachelor's degree in business, program management, or a related discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
U.S. Citizenship required for the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience managing multi-site enterprise Government programs
Experience overseeing large Federal contracts and task orders
Experience leading staffing surges and task-order transitions
Demonstrated success leading innovation, automation, or digital transformation initiatives
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
Retirement/401(k)
Flexible Leave Policy
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
MDW Associates, LLC
MDW specializes in providing DoD and other federal clients with comprehensive data analysis, acquisition management, financial management, cost estimating, financial systems integration, and administrative support.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tim Wilde
President / Chief Executive Officer
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